Nearby Attractions

The Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison is centrally located in a quiet, neighborhood near several athletic facilities, dining, shopping and entertainment, along with a wide variety of visitor attractions.

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BLACKHAWK COUNTY CLUB
At Blackhawk Country Club we specialize in large weddings. We are committed to providing the very highest quality food and service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, topped off with the finest view in the city. The Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison works directly with the Blackhawk wedding planners in providing upscale guest rooms and transportation for their value wedding guests. http://www.blackhawkcc.com

HENRY VILAS ZOO
Free and open every day, home to 800 animals, representing 200 different species. Fun and education for all ages. http://vilaszoo.org

MAD CITY MARATHON
Marathon runners and spectators can enjoy the breathtaking City of Madison! The race is held on the first Sunday in November. http://madcitymarathon.com

MONONA TERRACE
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed community and convention center on the shore of Lake Monona, in the heart of downtown Madison. Beautiful views and photo opportunities. http://mononaterrace.com

SEASONAL AND ANNUAL EVENTS
For a full listing of local events including the Farmer’s Market, Concerts on the Square, and the Dane County Fair, go to: http://visitmadison.com/

STATE STREET
For a diverse mix of shopping opportunities, restaurants, shops, and the Memorial Union, visit State Street’s many popular attractions. http://visitdowntownmadison.com

TASTE OF MADISON
Held Labor Day weekend on Madison’s Capitol Square, the event showcases more than 60 local restaurants, 16 beverage stands and 4 entertainment stages. No charge for admission or for entertainment. Restaurant vendors will be selling various items from their establishments priced between $1 and $4. http://www.tasteofmadison.com/

WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL
Visitors can see the unique textures of 43 varieties of stone from around the world, hand carved furniture and exquisite glass mosaics. Visit council chambers, the Governor’s conference room, and the WI State Supreme Court chambers. museum and observation deck open during summer months. http://doa.wi.gov/wisconsin-state-capitol-building

WISCONSIN UNION
“Living room of the campus.” Hoofers Outdoor Recreation, delis, restaurants and Lakefront Terrace. Discover the social, cultural and recreational center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus: live music, films, game rooms, art alleries, guest lectures, mini courses, craft shop. A wide range of activities and more than 1,000 events a year brought to you by students. http://union.wisc.edu

WORLD DAIRY EXPO
An international meeting place for the dairy industry that offers the most elite combination of dairy cattle and exhibits in the world. http://worlddairyexpo.com

CAPITAL BREWERY
Middleton, WI. Brewers of award-winning, world-class beers since 1986. Stop in for a tour of the Brewery, browse around in the gift shop, stop in the Bier Garten for beer, soda, and entertainment. Bier Garten open May-September. http://capital-brewery.com

CAVE OF THE MOUNDS
National Natural Landmark; Blue Mounds, WI. Guided tours on paved, lighted walkways lead visitors past an unforgettable array of crystal formations, gemstone mines, and fossil digs. The constant temperature in the cave makes touring comfortable all year round. http://caveofthemounds.com

MID-CONTINENT RAILWAY MUSEUM
North Freedom, WI. An outdoor living history museum and operating railroad recreating, preserving, and interpreting the small town/shortline way of life from the “Golden Age of Railroading” spanning the years 1880 to 1916. http://midcontinent.org

NEW GLARUS BREWERY
While in the area, visit the New Glarus Brewing Company brewery and gift shop. The gift shop offers a wide variety of merchandise from clothing to glassware to keychains and stickers. All of their brews can be purchased in the gift shop, including the R & D Series which is available exclusively at the Hilltop Brewery Beer Depot. For more information and directions, visit http://newglarusbrewing.com

TYROL BASIN SKI AND SNOWBOARD AREA
Mt. Horeb, WI. Winter fun at its best. Only 18 miles west of Madison. Downhill skiing and snowboarding for all skill levels. http://tyrolbasin.com

WOLLERSHEIM WINERY
Prairie du Sac, WI. Winery visitors are invited on a guided tour that includes the rich history of the winery as well as an explanation of the tradition and modern wine facilities. Emphasis is on education and enjoyment of wine as a responsible lifestyle. The tour concludes with a wine tasting. http://wollersheim.com

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI
With water rides, shopping, and the beautiful scenery, it will be hard to decide where to spend your time. Some options are: Wisconsin Ducks, Inc., Mt. Olympus Theme Park, and Noah’s Ark Waterpark. http://wisdells.com

Whatever your destination, getting around Madison is easy with our free parking and free hotel shuttle service. You’ll avoid congestion and extra travel costs by letting the InnTowner hotel get you where you need to go.